Holistic self-defense

Schedule a training for you or your group on dates and at times convenient for you.

Open to everyone age 13 and up. No previous experience or training necessary. No particular fitness level required

$520/private class + $174 for additional person or $1,040 for a group up to 8

$130 per person for an 8 person group

Includes a free one-hour refresher training

You’ll learn and practice fundamental self-defense and personal safety options that you can use as soon as you walk out the door. You’ll learn basic movement for self-defense, how to free yourselves from grabs, holds, or headlocks, and fundamental counter-attacks, such as strikes with hammer-fists, palm-heels, elbows, and knees.

We’ll also explore mental and emotional aspects of personal safety and self-defense.

Workshops are held at the Three Rivers Defense gym at 612 W Griffin Drive, Unit C, Bozeman or at your location.

If you are interested in forming a group, please contact us or text or call us at 406.580.5190.

Counter-Attacks #101

60 Minutes $20/person for a group of 8

$85/private class + $25 for additional person or $160 for a group up to 8

For beginners, theses classes will teach you the basics of counter-attacks for self-defense. For intermediate and advanced trainees, you will have a chance to practice your moves, using all of our equipment. We'll learn and practice skills such as palm-heels, hammer-fists, elbows, knife-hands, gouges, claws, knee and leg strikes, and other moves. You will train on bags and targets and practice with partner- and crowd-drills depending on the size and level of your group.

Releases from Grabs and Holds #201

60 Minutes $20/person for a group of 8

$85/private class + $25 for additional person or $160 for a group up to 8

Most attacks against women and girls start with attempts to restrain them by grabbing or holding them. Assaults range from those by people you may know who act like jerks to those by devious predators. In this 60 minute course, you’ll learn how to free yourself from grabs and holds and how to react with a simple counter-attack if necessary.

Releases from Grabs and Holds # 202

2 Hours $40/person for a group of 8

$170/private class + $50 additional person or $320 for a group up to 8

In this class we build on what you’ve learned in Releases #201. We’ll add additional techniques as well as additional counter-attacks. You can also take this class without having taken Releases #201, if you want to learn techniques and practice drill in addition to those covered in the 1-hour course.

Self-Defense and Predatory Violence Dynamics #308

8 Hours $130/person for a group of 8

$520/private class + $174 for additional person or $1,040 for a group up to 8

This is one of our trainees’ favorite courses. You will learn the fundamentals of personal safety and physical self-defense with plenty of time to practice your new skills with lots of drills and exercises. The personal safety part of the course will focus on predatory violence. More than a class, our course is designed to be fun and engaging!

Self-Defense and Predatory Violence Dynamics #306

6 Hours $98/person for a group of 8

$390/private class + $130 for each additional person or $784 for a group up to 8

This workshop is the 6-hour version of Course #308.

Introduction to Self-Defense and Predatory Violence Dynamics #303

3 Hours $56/person for a group of 8

$225/private class + $75 for each additional person or $450 for a group up to 8

This is the introductory version of course #308.

Countering Strangulation Attempts #401

60 Minutes $20/person for a group of 8

$85/private class + $25 for additional person or $160 for a group up to 8

This class is for those who have completed at least 3 hours of training in basic counter-attacks. You will learn how to free yourself from strangulation attempts and how to fight back so that you can escape to safety. You will begin with fighting back against strangulation attempts from the front and continue with strangulation attempts from the side, the back, and while on the ground, as well as in various other positions. Each class will build on what you learned in previous classes.

Releases from Bear Hugs and other Holds #501

60 Minutes $20/person for a group of 8

$85/private class + $25 for additional person or $160 for a group up to 8

In this class you will learn how to free yourself from various types of bear hugs and other holds and to fight back with basic counter-attacks. This class is for trainees who have completed at least 2 hours of Counter-Attacks.

Training Pass #601

60 Minutes $20/person for a group of 8

$85/private class + $25 for additional person or $160 for a group up to 8

This class is for trainees who want to practice what they’ve learned or who have other training background and want to practice self-defense skills and drills with our training equipment and/or through partner training. Your pass entitles you to one hour of training time on areas that you can decide on with your instructor. You can schedule your training time and day at your or your group’s convenience.

It’s also a good option for lunch events, private parties, or other events where we tailor the class to your audience.

Training Pass #603

3 Hours $56/person for a group of 8

$225/private class + $75 for additional person or $450 for a group up to 8

This class is for trainees who want to practice what they’ve learned or who have other training background and want to practice self-defense skills and drills with our training equipment and/or through partner training. Your pass entitles you to 3 hours of training time on areas that you can decide on with your instructor. You can schedule your training times and days at your or your group’s convenience.

Training Pass #608

8 Hours $130/person for a group of 8

$520/private class + $174 for additional person or $1,040 for a group up to 8

This class is for trainees who want to practice what they’ve learned or who have other training background and want to practice self-defense skills and drills with our training equipment and/or through partner training. Your pass entitles you to 8 hours of training time on areas that you can decide on with your instructor. You can schedule your training times and days at your or your group’s convenience.

Large Groups and Out-of-town Training

Please contact us for large group or out-of-town trainings.

Our listed group fees are available to non-profit organizations without additional fees for participants beyond 8 trainees. For full-day commitments, our 8-hour group fee of $1,040.00 is available for non-profit organizations.

We look forward to collaborating with you in violence prevention.

Sliding Scale Fee Option

We make sliding scale fees available for trainees referred by non-profit organizations and upon request.

For appointments or information:

To take advantage of our low group rates, you put together your group and the group organizer pays the group price to us and contacts us.

You and your group choose which course you want and what times and dates best fit your schedules. For example the 8-hour course #308 with four 2-hour classes at 7pm each Tuesday night over 4 weeks. The cost for the course would then be $130 for each participant. The organizer collects the fee and pays for the course to reserve it for the group.

Or, if you want to join another group,let us know and we'll let you know about upcoming trainings. Also check our website for upcoming training options.

We also provide substantially discounted rates for large groups for non-profit organizations.

And, finally, we provide an organizer bonus. You did the work for your group. You deserve a little extra.

I think this explains it, but if you have additional questions, please feel free to ask us.